This was my thought process as I began to look through these photos of Gwyneth Paltrow at last night’s LA premiere of Iron Man 3… “… Black & white…? OK, Goop. Colors are for peasants… Oh, her dress is full-length. I guess she wanted everyone to know she’s THE STAR by wearing a proper gown… Yay, sleeves!….this isn’t so ba-OMG GOOP BUTT.”

Right? It sort of hits you all of a sudden that Gwyneth is literally showing us her Goop Butt. The dress is Antonio Berardi Fall 2013. I’m guessing the designer would have lined the thing, but Gwyneth was all “I’ll wear this straight off the runway and show everyone my Goop Butt and Goop Biscuit.” I hope the dress has some built-in panties (??) because if it doesn’t, Gwyneth was flashing her bits and pieces all night.

So, overall, what do you think of the dress? Even though I’m looking at Goop Butt, I kind of don’t hate it. This is one of Gwyneth’s strengths as a celebrity: she dares to wear interesting clothes and she’s not afraid of wearing controversial gowns. Sometimes it works out for her, sometimes it doesn’t, but I like her style boldness. My biggest problem with this whole ensemble isn’t the Goop Butt, it’s the terrible shoes!!! Those things look cheap and stripper-tastic. And of course, I’m sick of her flat-ironing and center-part. This whole look feels very ‘90s, right?

I watched the red carpet arrivals for the premiere of IM3 on line and the dress didn’t look bad from a distance. Now that I can really see it; it is horrendous. Just because she was told she has the ass of a stripper doesn’t mean she has to dress like one. And don’t get me started on that hair; Gwyn you are one hot mess.
It’s like she’s channeling Rihanna but Riri could get away with it.

When I saw that dress detail, it nearly made me gasp out of shock at how cheap looking it became. Then I took the whole thing in and just about toppled over. This must be one of THE most hideous dresses I have ever seen. Can we also add the age factor? Better constructed, this would be appropriate on someone in their mid twenties; on 40 whatever Goop, this is pathetic. Yes, as you said, try-hard.

That’s what I was thinking. Either she doesn’t see it or she doesn’t care. Hmm I rather hope it’s the latter and she doesn’t mind flashing some dimples. I doubt it though; cellulite is for peasants. Also, why are dark roots still happening?

I can’t decide if I love it or hate it, but I do love her boldness. If nothing else she does make red carpets interesting.

Other than Tilda, I can’t think of another mainstream female celebrity who’s so willing to take a risk and wear something a bit avante garde. Even Cate Blanchett sticks to very safe silhouettes even when the other design features are a bit out there.

Even tho Tilda and Cate are tall slim and fair like Goop, they strike me as classier, much more Stunning and with a lot of talent and personality.
Gwynnie is not in their same leage talent or beauty wise.
ITA, Mauibond!

I think the dress (though ugly) was a good choice considering she is out promoting and trying to get attention for her movie.
An unusual dress is the easiest way to get everyone talking. She is doing her job effectively.
Her makeup looks pretty. Eye roll on the unflattering center part.
Gah! NO on the two different earrings!

C’mon- the only man I have ever seen wear sheer was Marc Jacobs! Wearing bizarre clothes doesn’t equate with walking around with your privates on display. This is design?? Nothing attractive, no gorgeous fabric- looks like someone went to Target and stitched together drapery panels. Sorry, don’t find this to be the least bit “daring”- just sad

Good God that dress is beyond tacky. She does have nice legs though.
As an aside, I truly feel sorry for her family or anyone that has to deal with her on a regular basis. Dealing with her never ending bouts of narcissism mixed with an undercurrent of insecurity must be truly exhausting and in general, a soul sucking experience. It will be interesting to see how the kids turn out though.

I don’t care for the dress. I don’t like the lines or the sleeves and I think the structure piece on the bodice stands out too much – there are too many places calling for the eye to look. Had the solid pieces been one color (black) and the lines simple with understated sleeves, this could have worked.

The sheer panels are sexy as hell and she has a great backside. I would love a negligee with this effect. However, I find it indecent for a red carpet and honestly, I would expect a stunt like this from Courtney Stodden.

Me no see no undies,not even invisible ones..as for ‘I’ll wear this straight off the runway and show everyone my Goop (*YOU FORGOT TO PUT THE 22 YR OLD*)butt’…its not a regular butt ya know.it looks like a 22 year old,and dont ever forget that.

Bleh. In this getup she looks like the old trollops who used to hang out at Slutto’s. Oops, I meant Sutto’s. (Those in western Sydney will know the place.) Come on, woman. Show some class. You’re 40. Time to cover the bum and minge. I can smell the desperation from here.

Well, I hate it. It might have looked good on paper – I like the shape it’s making with the trim – but fully realized as a dress, it’s an abomination. And I’m not just saying that bc it’s on the most beautiful woman in the world either.

I’d like the dress better if it was just black or white or just black and without the weird sleeves. Sheer panels always look better to me then bare skin, but I think if you’re going to show that much, the dress should really be one color.

she’s not healthy just for the sake of being healthy, she’s healthy to rub it in your face so she feels superior-that’s why people hate her. if you’re secure with yourself you don’t have to rub your accomplishments in others’ faces. like showing your ass in an ugly dress. yet i agree that if it had been black and white it would have been classier.

I’m sorry, it back-fired. There are many, many better glutes and hammies out there. Hers is flat by many standards. I’ve down hours and hours of the Tracy Anderson videos and I’ve done a lot of cardio and heavy squatting. Tracy’s method does not garner the same results. Ask ANY certified trainer in a gym.

She always had saggy boobs, even before kids, so not a perfect body. But she has always worn clothes beautifully with her lithe figure and height. I remember her in that movie with Michael Douglas as his younger wife. She looked stunning in her clothes in that movie.

I agree her body is very nice (I reckon anyone who thinks you can look like this without exercise is delusional!) – but yes this dress is cringeworthily tryhard, and I’d think exactly the same even if it was on a 22 year old stripper, lol. That said, my retinas are greatful it’s on Paltrow and not some person with miles of lumps and bumps and rolls oozing out.

I alluded to this in my comment further down. I’m trying to determine if this is (what we in the fitness world refer to as) skinny-fat cellulite or if it’s the effect of rippling in the sheer fabric. I would NEVER deign to pull this off unless I had been squatting and dead-lifting like a mo-fo. Actually, I just would never wear this dress period. FAIL.

well, that 22 year old stripper ass is gorgeous, and I should know, I hire strippers for our club. That gorgeous 22 year old ass is welcome to dance at our club any time and I’m even offering payment. don’t mind seeing a lady pull off an edgy outfit at times. the front needs work, but the sides are stunning.

The minute I saw this on dlisted I hopped over here to hear what you gals had to say about this lewd disaster! I’m sorry, it’s just bad. She’s 40 now, she needs to start acting it. I just don’t understand why every red carpet look has to be more crazy, “wow” and out-landish than the one before?! Why can’t a dress just be an elegant dress anymore? Susan Downey and Elsa Pataky both look great and appropriate, why can’t she?? I think it’s just the rippling of the sheer black fabric, but it makes her thighs looked dimpled with cellulite. It’s so unattractive. I don’t want to see anybody’s ass whilst (for Goopy) not on a beach, lol. I squat heavy at the gym and work so hard on my derriere so I feel I can say, put that ass away Gwenny! Ewww

It looks like the pattern is still pinned onto the front of the dress. I don’t want to see her bum. She is very thin and actually needs to gain weight but I can see cellulite on the backs of her legs. There’s a reason we all wear clothes so please don’t push the envelope. I don’t want to see all that. Leave a little something to the imagination. Mmmkay?

I actually like the dress…just hate the shoes, earrings & hair! But I am in the minority & love me some GOOP! I just have some unexplainable affection for her. I know she is a try hard & comes across as a snob, but I think deep down she is a cool person!

I think it does have a porny/stripper vibe to it. but I will hand it to her..she has a great body. Good for her.
I just wish she would realize though that what she has in not attainable for everyone. that is why she grates on people;s nerves. She seems to chastize other’s lifestyles- without the realization that the resources at her disposal are rare.

She reminds me of Mitt Romney ALOT. there is alot of clueless going on.

She is trying to be sexy. And wants to be seen as sexy. That is what this dress, short dresses and everything else. She wants the world to see her as this sexy 40 year old. I know women talk about her body and envy it.. so anyway.. but I never hear men talk about her in a sexual way. I never here male actors go on and on about working with her or how beautiful she is. NEVER. Not even RDJ.

That dress is very TRY hard. and truly naturally attractive, sexy, beautiful women don’t have try this hard. They are sexy because they simply are Sexy.

Its boudoir wear, what you find louche women on the Riviera wearing at home to entertain in private equally louche men. What is she doing? Is it true bipolar people tend to be exhibitionists? It’s such a contrarian outfit on a sexless woman.

I’m sorry, but remind me why she was chosen “most beautiful woman” by People Magazine? Oh yes, because as I read somewhere, she gave People dibs on her upcoming divorce. Isn’t she already talking openly about troubles in her marriage? UGH…never could stand her.